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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
Could not get past the first few chapters. The male lover interest’s immediate and ongoing objectification of the main character was far too much to swallow.
This was a fun read! This was a recommended book and I am glad that I went ahead and read it. It had me laughing, grinning, and fanning myself.
I have to admit that I was not a big fan of the heroine at first. Layla was self-centered and obnoxious. She was completely rude to Sam when she first met him even though he had the legal right to be at the office, especially after paying the down payment to the place. Luckily, Layla's chemistry with Sam and her ambitions quickly won me over.
I highly enjoyed the banter between Sam and Layla. It was fun how Sam tried to "help" Layla during her interview dates but I especially enjoyed reading how they quickly fell for each other.
The supporting characters were fun to read. Layla's cousin, Daisy, was interesting. I was not too fond of her but it was nice to see her slightly grow towards the end of the book. I really enjoyed reading about the different aunties in the book. Their obsession with marriage had me rolling my eyes and laughing out loud.
Overall, this was a delightful read. Am I going to read the next book? I am not sure because it focuses on Daisy. We'll see if I continue the saga.
I have to admit that I was not a big fan of the heroine at first. Layla was self-centered and obnoxious. She was completely rude to Sam when she first met him even though he had the legal right to be at the office, especially after paying the down payment to the place. Luckily, Layla's chemistry with Sam and her ambitions quickly won me over.
I highly enjoyed the banter between Sam and Layla. It was fun how Sam tried to "help" Layla during her interview dates but I especially enjoyed reading how they quickly fell for each other.
The supporting characters were fun to read. Layla's cousin, Daisy, was interesting. I was not too fond of her but it was nice to see her slightly grow towards the end of the book. I really enjoyed reading about the different aunties in the book. Their obsession with marriage had me rolling my eyes and laughing out loud.
Overall, this was a delightful read. Am I going to read the next book? I am not sure because it focuses on Daisy. We'll see if I continue the saga.
(Note: This book does contain mentions of domestic violence, so please be aware if that is something you want to avoid.)
I was very torn while trying to decide if I actually liked this book or not. At times, it was a very sweet and hot romance, but at others, it was just frustrating to read. I had the same problem that I think a lot of readers had (judging by the reviews on Goodreads), and that was with the main character’s love interest. She could have done so much better, and I feel like her decision to stay with Sam was a mistake after some of the things he did. It’s why I gave it three stars instead of four.
Up until about 75%, I was sure it was going to be a four-star book. I was enjoying it, it had a nice writing style, and the pacing was good. It was a super fast read. I read it in less than twenty-four hours, and it’s been a long time since a book has kept me engaged enough to read for so long at a time, which was the redeeming factor in keeping my rating from dropping to two stars.
I liked Layla as a character, even though I think she did make some questionable decisions, but her family was the highlight for me. I would gladly read a book about the rest of her family, as long as Sam is not mentioned at all. Some of the things he did would have been hard to overlook and move past, and I realize this is fiction, but his character did almost ruin the book for me. I would have been happy to see Layla remain single rather than stay with him.
All in all, The Marriage Game was a fast-paced and well-written romance, problematic love interests aside, and others may enjoy it more than I did.
I was very torn while trying to decide if I actually liked this book or not. At times, it was a very sweet and hot romance, but at others, it was just frustrating to read. I had the same problem that I think a lot of readers had (judging by the reviews on Goodreads), and that was with the main character’s love interest. She could have done so much better, and I feel like her decision to stay with Sam was a mistake after some of the things he did. It’s why I gave it three stars instead of four.
Up until about 75%, I was sure it was going to be a four-star book. I was enjoying it, it had a nice writing style, and the pacing was good. It was a super fast read. I read it in less than twenty-four hours, and it’s been a long time since a book has kept me engaged enough to read for so long at a time, which was the redeeming factor in keeping my rating from dropping to two stars.
I liked Layla as a character, even though I think she did make some questionable decisions, but her family was the highlight for me. I would gladly read a book about the rest of her family, as long as Sam is not mentioned at all. Some of the things he did would have been hard to overlook and move past, and I realize this is fiction, but his character did almost ruin the book for me. I would have been happy to see Layla remain single rather than stay with him.
All in all, The Marriage Game was a fast-paced and well-written romance, problematic love interests aside, and others may enjoy it more than I did.
Liked the book, but I hope there is a sequel! Ending felt rushed to me. Also, it would be cool to read about Layla’s cousin Daisy’s quest to find love!
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love the plot, tension, and longing in this book! The horniness was a bit much for me personally at times, but I loved the premise of this book. I wish it had been less men and each one got a bit more time but overall — love!
has a major sf giants fan the end scene made my heart swell when is that gonna happen to me
Layla has just broken up with her boyfriend, lost her job, and her apartment all at once. She decides to move back home and try to start her own business. Her parents own a Michelin starred Indian restaurant and have an office above. Layla's father suggests she use it. Problem is, he already leased it to someone else. He also has put his daughter's profile up on an dating website to find her a husband.
Sam Mehta is a handsome but heartless man who fires people for a living. Sam and Layla hate each other instantly, and both refuse to give up the office.
I love a cheesy rom-com, but this one just annoyed me from the beginning. I made a list of all the issues I had with the book (possible spoilers ahead)
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- why the need to show them both being immediately attracted to each other's body/looks? Why not just have them gradually fall in love?
- Layla's behavior when they first meet: who acts like that with a stranger? She acted like a spoiled little b****. It's not like he was even in the wrong, not that he was that nice either, but she immediately assumed he was some sort of criminal before they even exchanged words
- their attraction to each other was blatantly obvious, practically every other sentence had some sort of sexual innuendo to show their attraction to each other. I wish it had been a bit more subtle, and a little sweet, I wanted warm, tingly feelings. None of that here
- we didn't need a play by play every single time they had sex. Felt like I was reading one of those erotic fiction novels with the long haired, bare chested guy on the cover.
- what was with random specifics about hindi movies and actors like they were being subliminally advertised??
- I find it really hard to believe a Michelin starred restaurant is practically bankrupt.
- towards the end, Layla is crying about her business, but did she ever have a single client??
The end was obvious and a bit cliché. I honestly was more interested in Nisha's story. Speaking of which, her ending was a bit too perfect and unrealistic. Was it not enough to just have her in a nice relationship that was slowly developing?
Overall, this was an ok, mindless read that didn't evoke any emotions from me at all.
Sam Mehta is a handsome but heartless man who fires people for a living. Sam and Layla hate each other instantly, and both refuse to give up the office.
I love a cheesy rom-com, but this one just annoyed me from the beginning. I made a list of all the issues I had with the book (possible spoilers ahead)
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- why the need to show them both being immediately attracted to each other's body/looks? Why not just have them gradually fall in love?
- Layla's behavior when they first meet: who acts like that with a stranger? She acted like a spoiled little b****. It's not like he was even in the wrong, not that he was that nice either, but she immediately assumed he was some sort of criminal before they even exchanged words
- their attraction to each other was blatantly obvious, practically every other sentence had some sort of sexual innuendo to show their attraction to each other. I wish it had been a bit more subtle, and a little sweet, I wanted warm, tingly feelings. None of that here
- we didn't need a play by play every single time they had sex. Felt like I was reading one of those erotic fiction novels with the long haired, bare chested guy on the cover.
- what was with random specifics about hindi movies and actors like they were being subliminally advertised??
- I find it really hard to believe a Michelin starred restaurant is practically bankrupt.
- towards the end, Layla is crying about her business, but did she ever have a single client??
The end was obvious and a bit cliché. I honestly was more interested in Nisha's story. Speaking of which, her ending was a bit too perfect and unrealistic. Was it not enough to just have her in a nice relationship that was slowly developing?
Overall, this was an ok, mindless read that didn't evoke any emotions from me at all.
Delightful romp. Cheesy in places but ultimately pretty likable characters and solid banter.
Read like a 2000s chick-flick movie script. Not my cup of tea but I very much enjoyed the peek into Indian culture!